Russia Opens Terrorism Investigation After Ukrainian Drone Attack

Russian news agency TASS reported on Sunday that Russian investigators have opened a criminal case on terrorism charges, following a Ukrainian attack targeting an industrial facility and civilian infrastructure in the Nizhny Novgorod region.

Earlier, regional governor Gleb Nikitin announced that the facility, whose nature was not disclosed, suffered severe damage due to a large-scale drone attack, according to Reuters.

Nikitin clarified that no injuries were recorded according to initial information, while emergency teams continue to assess the damage to civilian infrastructure.

The region includes the "Norsi" oil refinery, which is one of the largest oil refineries in Russia.

The Russian Investigative Committee stated that investigators are working to identify the type and models of drones used in the attack, as well as to determine the persons involved and gather evidence related to the incident.